Training Small Group Teachers in Didactics in the German-Speaking Churches of Action Biblique, Switzerland

Abstract

This project sought to train small group teachers in Switzerland’s German speaking churches of Action Biblique. Chapter 1 presents the ministry context of Action Biblique and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides an exegesis of three passages of the Bible to show that both the Old and New Testaments encourage the training of teachers and provide examples of a range of teaching methods (Deut 31:9; Luke 6:40; Col 3:16). Chapter 3 further expands on what teaching methods were employed in church history, how recent advancements in pedagogy and didactics provide methodological improvements for biblical teaching, and how many of these recent advancements are particularly important for improving small group teaching. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, explaining the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the project based on completion of the specified goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to equip and improve the teaching skills and abilities of small group teachers to ensure the faithful passing on of biblical truth to generations to come.